Marketing Manager/Coordinator Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Just what I could have hoped for in terms of the responsibilities I was given and how much I learnt within a short amount of time

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Was a key member of a team of 7. Felt valued equally as much (sometimes even more) as the rest of the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The support/supervision wasn't as structured as I would have thought, but I work well when given a lot of flexibility and was able to make the job my own.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Never bored, always busy, sometimes felt too busy, but on reflection I wouldn't have had it any other way.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot, quite scary to start with, but it helps you to have confidence in your own abilities.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The confidence, time management, efficiency, flexibility and job specific skills gained are not comparable to a year of studying. Very helpful

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Sometimes quiet as my department had a culture allowing you to work from home/in different locations. But it always felt welcoming, friendly, relaxed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was in a new role- it could have been better structured, but for me it worked great.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of opportunities for interns to take exams/go on courses

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are good (although competitive among interns), though I do not want to go down the corporate route so am not applying

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 102 interns in the UK

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reading and sometimes London- expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reading- Am used to larger cities, so not great, but it's only a 25 min train to London

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes- charity events, sports, societies

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2012

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